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Early Diagnosis of Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) in Patients With Positive Anti-Mitochondrial Antibodies (AMA) and Normal Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
Sponsor: Hospital Universitario La Paz
Summary
The goal of this observational study is to achieve early diagnosis of Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) in patients with positive Anti-Mitochondrial Antibodies (AMA) and Normal Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) in adults aged 18-80 years with positive AMA and normal ALP. The main question it aims to answer is: • Are there any predictive factors for histological PBC in patients with positive AMA and normal ALP? Participants will undergo a liver biopsy and specific blood tests if eligible based on inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2025-09-15
Completion Date
2026-05
Last Updated
2025-10-03
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Locations (1)
Hospital Universitario La Paz
Madrid, Spain